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M275 HBO

1994 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,483 mi
Last recorded141,483 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 530132,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM275 HBO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 141,483 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection.

Exhaust mounting rubbers missing/split at centre section area.

Front and rear brake discs coroded/in poor condition.

Front to rear metal fuel pipes coroded and in poor condition.

N/S/R Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

N/S/R Tyre perished in tread.

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 13 May 2015 141,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust mounting rubbers missing/split at centre section area.

Front and rear brake discs coroded/in poor condition.

Front to rear metal fuel pipes coroded and in poor condition.

N/S/R Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

N/S/R Tyre perished in tread.

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 136,935 miles

Both front ind bulbs slightly discoloured

Front brake pads worn

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Slight play in nearside trackrod end

Two exhaust rubbers split,but exhaust is still secure

Fail 30 Sep 2010 131,589 miles

Lip on both rear discs

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 131,589 miles

Lip on both rear discs

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 121,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2008 115,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 110,515 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 106,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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M275 HBO is a 1994 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 132,801 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M275 HBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M275 HBO is a 1994 BMW 530, first registered on 23 September 1994.

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